We got a taste of what's to come on Idols SA season 12

Cape Town – Idols season 12 auditions have officially closed with the Mother City being the final stop for this phase of the competition.

On Wednesday, 9 March Channel24 went behind-the-scenes at the Golden Ticket Auditions. 

Overheard:

* It was a good turnout at the first phase of the auditions leading to 60 call backs for the Golden Ticket round.

* The quality of the talent is better this year.

* The audition room has been moved to the big stage at the Grand Arena.

* There have been a number of comebacks who have decided to give Idols SA another go.

* Durban has showed the most promise this year, bagging 19 golden tickets.

* There is one big change in the format but our lips are sealed for now.

* The show will air on Mzansi Magic in July. 

Our snaps:

We're in the waiting room at the Idols Cape Town Golden ticket auditions. #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 4:20am PST

Vuyo sporting his Idols hairstyle. #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 4:38am PST

The judges are ready to hand down the verdict. #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 4:42am PST

But first let's take a selfie! #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 4:44am PST

Tebogo is back. Will it be third time lucky for him? #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 5:10am PST

Yes there will be tears from Unathi in season 12. #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 5:16am PST

Everyone's favourite host Proverb. #idolssa

A photo posted by Channel24 (@channel24_sa) on Mar 9, 2016 at 5:50am PST